Wapello Senior High School

501 Buchanan St
Wapello, IA 52653
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 180 students in grades 9-12, Wapello Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wapello Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Wapello Senior High School's student population of 180 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
180 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Wapello Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wapello Senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#941 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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55-59%
64%
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55-59%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
8%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
88%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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≥90%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wapello Senior High School's ranking?
Wapello Senior High School is ranked #941 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Wapello Senior High School often compared to?
Wapello Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Community High School, Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School, Wapello Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wapello Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wapello Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wapello Senior High School?
180 students attend Wapello Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wapello Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wapello Senior High School?
Wapello Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wapello Senior High School offer ?
Wapello Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wapello Senior High School part of?
Wapello Senior High School is part of Wapello Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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